Secrets........

I know I have blogged about this before, but every week the PostSecret website posts new "secrets" others have submitted via postcards.  I love reading these as I find them interesting, sad, sometimes funny......and often there are few (or sometimes many) that touch my heart.  I like the idea of this site for those that feel they cannot share their "secrets" with others, but at the same time it makes me sad that they may not have anyone to share these "secrets" with.  I don't like how as a society we can seem so closed-minded and judgmental that people, our friends cannot come to us with problems they may have.  But anyway.......I shall not digress on this rant.  Instead, I want to share a few "secrets" that I found tonight in an archive that impacted me....

So, this first one I completely loved as I truly believe that is true about many people.  For some reason I have thought this since well before college.  I think it is one of the reasons I love people and getting to know them.  There are some people that come into your life that you know have more depth or really just need someone to care about them and allow them to talk and share. 

Hell.................if I am completely honest with myself.......I have felt this way often lately.....for one of the first times in my life.........(have felt the above postcard) 

I liked this one as I am sure that many can relate.......  Sometimes there can be soooo many hard and difficult things that take place in our lives......that we just want the pain to stop.  We just want to feel numb, WE are tired of the pain........and yes I say WE.  So.......my encouragement and reminder to myself is to be there for your friends and for even random people that come into your life....

Yes, I know this one is a bit graphic.  But nonetheless, one that touched me.  Suicide still pains my heart so deeply.  Not even just because I have dealt with losing someone to suicide firsthand, but just because I HATE to see people hurt.  The above secret is one of the BIG reasons I WILL NEVER EVER own a gun.  I do not judge those that do own guns, but personally, I will never ever allow a gun in my house.  Granted, they also just plain scare me too........but the above secret is another reason why....

I absolutely loved this secret!!  I love to see happy and confident people....I mean not someone that is overly confident, but someone that has a genuine heart and believes in themselves!!!  I hope that the person that submitted this secret does change the world!!  Although, I am already 100% confident they have changed the world for someone in his/her life!!!  <3

I just loved this one......it made me happy and sad at the same time.  I love hugs and think they are so very powerful.  I know often within family settings it is just expected.  However, I typically do not hug someone unless I really mean it as I think a HUG is something very powerful.  It is a sign (for me) that I truly care about that person.  I also love hugs because they make me feel happy and important....even if the person doesn't view them as quite as big of a deal as me.  ;-)  But yes, often....I agree....there are sometimes those hugs from important people.......and I just don't want to be let go......

I could upload soooo many secrets that are amazing, but I also liked this one......and I couldn't agree more or have said it better.  YOU truly never know how often your kindness can impact someones life.  Granted, I have never been suicidal, but I know how much some peoples kindness and listening ear have made me feel soooooooo much better.  To know that people care is one of the best things in this world. 

So, again, I say this as a word of encouragement and a reminder for myself........love and care about others and DON'T BE AFRAID TO SHOW IT (in whatever way that may be)!!!